A successful organization has a vision that describes the direction and overriding goal for an organization. The vision must be evaluated, critiqued, and measured. Forecasting and projections will be an integral part of determining the viability of
the vision. This course will provide tools and techniques for CPAs to learn and improve forecasting and projection methodologies to help their company reach its goals.
Recall the basics of planning and forecasting financial statements. • Recognize the key drivers of financial performance.
• Apply scenario analysis to your planning.
• Recognize how to analyze projected or forecasted financial statements. • Identify the best method to present and communicate business projections.
Overview of the forecasting process
• Driver based planning
• Monte Carlo simulations
• Integrating projections and performance management
• Budgets, annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and zero based budgeting
• The power of visual presentations
Financial professionals
responsible for preparing financial forecasts, controllers, and CFOs
Previous experience in financial forecasting
None
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